Policy Memos & White Papers

Iowa Policy Institute researches the background behind policy issues and identifies the various positions of the different voices weighing in on those issues. This information is summarized and documented in policy memos or more extensive white papers which conclude with fresh analysis, proposals for action, and suggestions for further research and study.

Issue Identification & Program Evaluations

The Iowa Policy Institute can accurately identify a policy issue that needs redress and provide solid research with impeccable methodology to support our client's efforts to bring about a policy change. The Iowa Policy Institute conducts evaluations of how well public programs and community services are operating, compares outcomes of services against the mission and objectives, and provides strategic planning for improving and bettering the public policy that underpins programs and services. 

Focus Groups, Electronic Polling & On-line Surveys

Iowa Policy Institute conducts focus group interviews, electronic polling and on-line surveys to assess the opinions of Iowans on salient public policy issues. These research methods are able to gauge the interest or concern of the general population, or subgroups within the population, about specific public affairs issues.

Articulating Your Message & Media Management

Iowa Policy Institute will work with you to strategically frame your message using today’s print and electronic media in order to successfully reach the audience with whom you need to communicate. We provide professional spokesperson services, coach your spokesperson in handling the media, and track your media profile which allows you to stay on top of your issue and ahead of the curve.

Issue Advocacy

Iowa Policy Institute connects individuals, groups and policymakers with one another. We can  help you mobilize your supporters, organize coalition letters and grassroots petition drives, deliver signatures to key policymakers, coordinate letter writing campaigns, and assist you in producing press releases and writing opinion editorials which will educate and influence both the public and the media about the policy issues with which you are most concerned.